Rina/Tori
I turned to face my mother, a mix of frustration and resignation in my eyes. "Do I really have to wear this dress? It's... well, it's a bit much."
She looked me up and down, seemingly unbothered by my discomfort. "Rina, my dear, you must understand. You will be meeting the Alpha and must make a good impression all the time. The Alpha appreciates style and sophistication. Now, be a good girl and put on that dress. It's the latest trend among the elites."
I bit my lip, wanting to argue but knowing it would be futile. Instead, I muttered, "Fine, I'll wear it."
With a satisfied smile, my mother turned her attention back to whatever she was doing, leaving me with no choice but to comply with her wishes. The dress was a bit too revealing for my taste, especially around the chest area. But of course, my mother dismissed my concerns with a casual remark about it being the latest fashion favored by the elites. I had long grown accustomed to my mother's control over every aspect of my life, whether it was what I wore, what I ate, or even what I should think.
I reluctantly looked at myself in the mirror, adjusting the dress to fit more comfortably. My mother had always been overbearing, and I had spent my early years trying to please her and meet her high expectations. But now, as I stood there in that revealing dress, I realized how little had changed.
With a resigned sigh, I decided it was time to leave my room and make my way to the Alpha's office.
"Once Damon and I were married, none of this will ever happen again," I repeated those words inside my head like a chant, fueling my hope for a better future. I loved my mom and everything she was doing for me, but I couldn't shake off the feeling of wanting freedom for myself. I longed to explore life on my own, capable of making my own choices without worrying about what she would think.
For some reason, my heart throbbed like crazy as my feet led me to the dimly lit hallway leading to the Alpha's office. There were tingling sensations in my fingers, hands, and legs that made me uneasy. I shouldn't worry since I was just meeting Alpha Roman, my future father-in-law. So having this feeling troubled me deeply.
I stopped in my tracks when I reached the last room in the hall. Though my muscles were a bit stiff, I gathered all my courage to knock on the door. I turned the knob and noticed that it was unlocked, so I strode inside.
The room was spacious and luxuriously decorated, fitting for the leader of one of the strongest and largest werewolf packs in the land. My eyes were fixed on the man sitting comfortably on a white sofa. Beads of sweat started to form on my forehead even though the room was cold. He was looking at me with a smirk, making me feel uncomfortable.
You came," he remarked, still sporting that smirk. His eyes scanned me from head to toe before stroking his chin. His penetrating gaze sent shivers down my spine.
"Of course, My Alpha. Why wouldn't I? I am always eager to serve you," I replied, attempting to present a confident and unbothered demeanor to mask my tension, though I could only hope it was believable.
"Let's just say the request was a bit unexpected," he said, leaning casually to the side as he plucked a bunch of grapes from the table. "Would you care for some?"
"Forgive me, My Lord. But could you please clarify what you would like your humble servant to do?" I tried to stay calm and as respectful as possible. My priority was to avoid offending him. I would never want to piss my future father-in-law.
Instead of responding, he continued to fixate on the bunch of grapes in his hand. "Put these inside my mouth."
"I'm sorry, but could you please repeat that?" I asked, taken aback by his unusual request.
He raised his head, and a menacing look overtook his features. "I said...p[ut these inside my mouth."
My eyebrows knitted together as the statement caught me off guard. My lower eyelid twitched, and my mouth gaped slightly.
"I can sense...fear," he remarked as he rose from the couch and approached me. "Don't worry, I won't hurt you. In fact, I will make you feel...better. Better than how my son is treating you. That is if you would allow me to."
I didn't know what had gotten into me. I realized I had slapped him with my hand, and the throbbing pain in my hand brought me back to reality.
"I'm sorry, My Lord. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was just...I’m sorry."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk! You dare lay a hand on the alpha of Blood Rose. Do you know what it means?”
"Death, My Alpha!" I exclaimed, kneeling in front of him while crying desperately.
"Forgive me for my insolence. Please, have mercy!" I bowed to the ground while touching his foot. I never expected myself to act this way, but my life was on the line, and I needed to do whatever it took to survive.
"If you really want to live, then you have to please me."
I looked up at him, still shuddering in fear. He scooched down and caressed my face slowly, and I could have sworn I saw lust in his eyes.
"Please, My Lord. I am your son's future wife. Please... don't do this."
"Future wife," he emphasized. "But why wait for that to happen if I can make you my wife now?"
I swallowed hard, never expecting to hear such words from him. He always seemed reserved and quiet. I never imagined him harboring such feelings, especially toward the woman his son would someday call his wife.
Alpha Roman began sniffing the side of my face down to my neck, sending shivers down my spine. I closed my eyes as he started putting his hand under my skirt, and that's when something clicked inside my head.
"No! I can't do this!"
With that, I pushed him as hard as I could and headed for the door. Tears streamed down my face as I tried to turn the knob, which was difficult with my trembling hands, but I managed to do it. I planned to leave this place and run as fast as I could, but my steps were halted by the sight of my mother in front of the door.
"Oh, Mother!" The relief on my face from seeing her was short-lived. When she spoke her next words, my world crumbled beneath my feet.
"Get back inside, my dear, Tori. You should never say no to an invitation to sleep with an Alpha."
With that word, I knew right then and there that my mom had led me to the lion's den. "Mom? How could you?”
“I am only doing what’s best for you.” With that, she closed the door, turning her back on me. I closed my eyes and let my tears fall as the devil approached me and began removing my dress.